And, shipping to the US is further complicated by the fact that there are no uniform maximum overweight standards for the various states. European and Asian countries often allow heavier loads on trucks than in the United States. Worldwide, weight standards are not uniform, and it is possible-and often occurs-that containers can be filled to the point that they result in an overweight load somewhere along the transportation route. The world of international shipping, however, is not a perfect world. To be considered a non-divisible load and eligible to be hauled under a state DOT/OW permit, a shipping container must be sealed for international shipment and in route for import or export to/from a foreign country. The remaining sates may require overweight containers to be opened and the contents divided into smaller loads or apply other strategies.

At least 28 states currently apply the option. In 1984, the FHWA established policies that allowed states the option to consider ISO container loads non-divisible loads. Simply load the container at the source and deliver it-much as you would any other parcel-to its destination.Īdvantages of containerized loads include modular shipment, door-to-door shipment, less handling of product, ease of shipment tracking, less theft, and less product damage due to excessive handling,

The concept of containerized shipping would seem like an ideal solution for shipping a wide variety of goods-everything from foods, manufactured goods, and bulk materials-especially in our increasingly global economy.

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